Month: December 2016

Good morning everyone: Do you have big plans for saying goodbye to the old year and welcoming 2017 tonight? Millions of people around the world will gather for countdown parties, and when midnight comes will cheer and celebrate. But have you ever wondered what the excitement is really all about? Is there something fundamentally unique…

Good morning everyone: “Ready for Christmas?” I asked a friend yesterday. His response was simply a half-smile and a deep sigh. No words were necessary. I knew what he was saying. “Christmas” as we celebrate it has many moving parts and it’s often a rush to the last minute to see whether they all fall…

Good morning everyone: “This is BIG!” announced a sale flyer in today’s newspaper. The ad went on and on promising massive savings with minimal exclusions. But have you noticed how often heavily hyped sales are disappointing, while the truly worthwhile ones are quietly passed along by word of mouth. They don’t need huge fonts and…

Good morning everyone: “I’m ashamed.” When was the last time you heard someone admit that? When did you last say it? It’s not a popular thing to acknowledge. Even when someone is obviously at fault, shame is rarely expressed. Instead, a person may become defensive and assert their right to do whatever they like. Someone…